- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sherwood, AR
Sherwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051185000939
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Sherwood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Sherwood, AR.
School address
District: Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051185000939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Sherwood Elementary School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 051185000939 · Sherwood, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 20.2:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students)
Sherwood Elementary School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylvan Hills H
Sylvan Hills High School
1,120 students
- Joe T. Robinso
Joe T. Robinson High School
1,030 students
- Maumelle High
Maumelle High School
869 students
- Sylvan Hills M
Sylvan Hills Middle School
772 students
- Sylvan Hills J
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
721 students
- This school 424
Sherwood Elementary School
424 students
What this shows Sherwood Elementary School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood Elementary School compares
Sherwood Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 49% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 96% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.7%
White 40.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Sherwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. reports $13,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe T. Robinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maumelle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Elementary School
How many students attend Sherwood Elementary School?
Sherwood Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sherwood, AR. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 49% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherwood Elementary School?
37.8% of students at Sherwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Elementary School is African American at 42.7% of enrollment, in Sherwood, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Elementary School?
Sherwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherwood Elementary School rank among schools in Sherwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Sherwood, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sherwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist.?
Besides Sherwood Elementary School, Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. also operates Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students), Joe T. Robinson High School (1,030 students), and Maumelle High School (869 students). See the Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. district page for the complete list.